This is the last day the faithful will have to pay their respects to Cardinal Foley, as a public viewing begins Friday morning at the cathedral and his funeral Mass is to be celebrated Friday afternoon.

Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput says he’s deeply saddened by Cardinal Foley’s death, but grateful for Foley’s life and service. The Cardinal was also fondly remembered by parishioners in his home church: Holy Spirit, in Sharon Hill.

Beloved Cardinal John Foley, who served two popes in the Vatican and provided the commentary for Christmas Midnight Mass at the Vatican for 25 years, passed away in his sleep at about 3 a.m. in Villa St. Joseph in Delaware County.